Lubiprostone and Mucus Secretion in Patients With Chronic Constipation
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The investigators hypothesize that the symptoms of chronic constipation in some patients are
developed due to diminished production and secretion of the alimentary tract mucus resulting
in poor lubrication.
Therefore, the investigators assume that administration of lubiprostone may restore this
lubrication impairment by stimulation of mucus production and secretion within the
gastrointestinal tract.
Phase:
Phase 2/Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso